word
Pretentious
Pree-TEH-nshuhs
/priːˈtɛnʃʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pretentious
Dictionary meaning
Intended to attract notice and impress others.
Examples
- A pretentious country house.
Synonyms: ostentatious
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